New York Stewart International (KSWF), New York
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Overview
New York Stewart International (KSWF) sits roughly 46 nautical miles from midtown New York, offering a long paved runway and a towered environment that handles a mix of military, cargo, and business aviation traffic. The airport recorded 12,205 total operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 6,065 of those movements. Both Jet A and 100LL fuel are listed as available, and CBP inspection services operate on site alongside a USDA compliance agreement, supporting international arrivals directly at the field.
Runways
New York Stewart International has two paved runways. The longest, 09/27, is 11,817 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
New York Stewart International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
New York Stewart International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
New York Stewart International recorded 6,065 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at KSWF concentrates in the warmer months, with May standing out as the peak and the fall months of October and November also running well above the winter low points.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 699 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
New York Stewart International averages 4.1 days above 90°F in July, 29.0 freeze days in January and 4.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.1°F, and January the coldest, at 36.3°F.
Weather station is 3.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
New York Stewart International has published operating constraints in six categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Avoid Orange County Airport, located 7 nautical miles west-northwest, during VFR approaches.
Extensive glider activity occurs 8 miles east of the HUO VORTAC within a 5-mile radius.
Military: Army operations run 1300-2100Z++ on weekdays, excluding holidays; otherwise contact the FBO. A 24-hour prior permission request is required for parking on the Army ramp. No services are available through the Army ramp; contact the FBO. A 48-hour prior permission request is required for all operations on the West Point Military Reservation; contact the 2nd Aviation Detachment Operations Officer.
Military: for all military aircraft operations during BASH Phase II periods (April 1-May 30 and August 1-November 30), under severe bird watch conditions, takeoffs and landings are prohibited unless a greater emergency or immediate operational necessity exists, and local and tactical training are prohibited. Under moderate conditions, multiple approaches are prohibited, though a departure and full stop are allowed if the route avoids bird activity.
Taxiway L is closed except with 20-minute prior permission. A follow-me vehicle is required on the Taxiway L apron; contact airport operations.
An obstruction rises 3 feet above ground, 140 feet from the runway end and 240 feet left of centerline.
The runway has military assault landing zone markings and basic markings with aiming points.
The approach slope is 50:1 to the displaced threshold.
The approach slope is 46:1 to the displaced threshold.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact the airport manager.
Right traffic on Runways 16 and 27 may be used for noise abatement.
Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 733/F/B/X/T
A helipad is located at the intersection of Taxiways B and C, east of Taxiway C.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline.
Jet training is prohibited daily between 2300 and 0700.
Hudson Valley Regional Airport is located 3.3 nautical miles southwest of the IGN VORTAC; do not mistake it for Stewart International.
A user fee is charged to all international flights.
A compass calibration pad is located on the Taxiway G runup apron.
Taxiways B and H are restricted to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet.
Taxiway C is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 125 feet between the terminal building and Building 118.
Aircraft with a wingspan of 172 feet or more require a vehicle escort for all Taxiway C operations south of the terminal apron; contact airport operations.
Military: the airfield manager does not issue or store COMSEC for transient crews. Temporary storage of classified materials up to Secret level is available at the command post.
Taxiway C between Taxiway B and Taxiway F is not visible from the tower.
Fuel: Jet A is available.
Military: transient aircrews should note nonstandard white vehicle parking boxes and C-17 wing-tip guide lines painted on the ANG ramp.
Military: the command post operates 1000-0400++.
On all surfaces, grass cutting work is conducted April through October.
Taxiway C is not visible to the tower for aircraft pushback from the passenger terminal; contact ground frequency for pushback onto Taxiway C.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
New York Stewart International has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Orange County (KMGJ), 7.15 NM west.
Part of the New York area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available on-site at KSWF?
New York Stewart International (KSWF) has CBP inspection services available on site, along with a USDA compliance agreement. This makes it a straightforward option for international arrivals into the New York area without needing to route through a separate customs airport. A user fee applies to all international flights, per airport remarks. Crews should still coordinate arrival details with airport operations given the mix of military, cargo, and general aviation traffic on the field. No nearby customs alternate is listed, since KSWF handles this function directly.
What is the longest runway at KSWF and what does it support?
The longest runway at New York Stewart International is 09/27, a paved asphalt surface measuring 11,817 feet by 150 feet. This length places KSWF among the longer public-use runways in the New York metro area, at roughly 46 nautical miles from the city center. A second paved runway, 16/34, adds 6,004 feet by 150 feet of additional capacity. Both runways support the airport's mixed military and civilian operations. The PCR value for the pavement is listed as 733/F / B/X / T.
Are there wingspan restrictions on taxiways at KSWF?
Yes, New York Stewart International (KSWF) restricts several taxiways by aircraft wingspan. Taxiways B and H are restricted to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet. Taxiway C is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 125 feet between the terminal building and Building 118. Aircraft with a wingspan of 172 feet or more require a vehicle escort for all Taxiway C operations south of the terminal apron, and crews should contact airport operations to arrange it.
Does KSWF have noise abatement procedures?
Noise abatement procedures are in effect at New York Stewart International (KSWF), and crews should contact the airport manager for specifics. Right traffic on Runways 16 and 27 may be used as part of these procedures. Separately, jet training is prohibited daily between 2300 and 0700. Operators should also note extensive glider activity 8 miles east of the HUO VORTAC within a 5-mile radius, which can affect traffic patterns in that area. These combined restrictions shape how flights are sequenced around KSWF at different times of day.
When does business aviation traffic peak at KSWF?
Business aviation traffic at New York Stewart International (KSWF) is concentrated in specific months rather than spread evenly through the year. May shows the highest monthly total among the reported figures, at 699 operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. October and November also show elevated activity, at 622 and 600 operations respectively. Winter months such as January and February show the lowest counts, in the 358 to 370 range. Total annual business aviation operations for 2025 stand at 6,065 against 12,205 total operations at the field.